# StarLinkAssistant vs Ham2K Portable Logger

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StarLinkAssistant at none against Ham2K Portable Logger's 8. StarLinkAssistant also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Ham2K Portable Logger's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (86% vs 60%). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ham2K Portable Logger sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. StarLinkAssistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

StarLinkAssistant holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ham2K Portable Logger has 61 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of StarLinkAssistant's written reviews are positive against 86% of Ham2K Portable Logger's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

StarLinkAssistant ships an update every 3 weeks, Ham2K Portable Logger monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarLinkAssistant | Ham2K Portable Logger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starlinkassistant/id1578034983/reviews)** | [4.7 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham2k-portable-logger/id6478713938/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **61** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **86.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Herbert Richard Lawson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578034985) | [Sebastian Delmont](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722132623) |

## What reviewers say

### StarLinkAssistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starlinkassistant/id1578034983)

This app helps users set up, troubleshoot, and optimize their Starlink internet system. It provides detailed guides, real-time performance data, and assistance with common issues like obstructions and Wi-Fi configuration.

**Highlights:** Initial setup and wiring guides, Router/Wi-Fi status and configuration, Dishy (antenna) status and issue detection, Real-time satellite tracking and visibility, Internet speed and latency testing, Obstruction identification and recommendations, Direct access to Starlink support resources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ham2K Portable Logger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham2k-portable-logger/id6478713938)

Log your amateur radio contacts (QSOs) efficiently while on the go. Supports popular operating events like POTA, SOTA, and Field Day, offering features like QRZ lookups, QSO maps, and offline data. Quickly find nearby parks and receive duplicate warnings.

**Highlights:** Log QSOs on the go, Support for POTA, SOTA, Field Day, QRZ.com name lookups, QSO Maps, Offline data files, Duplicate QSO warnings, Search nearby parks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ham2K Log Filer - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Ham2K Log Filer - Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Show a bit of support… | $4.99 | one-time |
| Show your support! | $12.99 | one-time |
| Show your support! | $14.99 | one-time |
| Show a lot of support!!! | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarLinkAssistant free?

StarLinkAssistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ham2K Portable Logger free?

Ham2K Portable Logger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StarLinkAssistant or Ham2K Portable Logger?

StarLinkAssistant is rated higher. StarLinkAssistant averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Ham2K Portable Logger averages 4.7 from 61 ratings.

### Do StarLinkAssistant or Ham2K Portable Logger have ads?

StarLinkAssistant shows ads; Ham2K Portable Logger does not.

### Which is updated more often, StarLinkAssistant or Ham2K Portable Logger?

StarLinkAssistant ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ham2K Portable Logger monthly. Most recently, StarLinkAssistant was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ham2K Portable Logger on October 23, 2026.

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